With his goggle glasses, handlebar moustache, goatee, and face covered in Band-Aids, Rev. Fred Lane looked like the most demented lounge singer on earth. In a way, that’s exactly what he was. For a short time in the ’80s, his dark-humored and Dada-inspired jazz and swing stylings confused and amused adventurous listeners everywhere. Now a documentary has been made about him called Icepick to the Moon, and it will be screening at Monty Hall on Friday, November 30th at 8 p.m. It’s just $12 to get in, so get your tickets now!

After very carefully reviewing all of the many wonderful entries we received for our mascot contest during this year’s October fundraiser, we have chosen a winner: Big Mama! Big Mama is a five-year old South American Horned Frog owned by Listener Nicole from Highland Park. Congratulations, Nicole, and a warm and froggy WFMU welcome to Big Mama!

Just finished that Marie Kondo book and ready to tidy up your house? Start by donating your unwanted vinyl records and CDs to WFMU. We are now seeking donations of used (but undamaged) record and CD collections to fill holes in our library and to sell at our next Record Fair (April 26-28, 2019). You’ll get a tax break, too! E-mail record and CD wrangler Matt Warwick at mattw@wfmu.org or call him at 201-521-1416, ext. 243.